Highly Dangerous (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1950, Highly Dangerous is an action and thriller film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 90 minutes. “... to have ... hold or HATE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A US newsman and a British entomologist spy on germ-warfare research in a mythical country.
Who’s in it. Highly Dangerous stars Margaret Lockwood as Frances Gray, Dane Clark as Bill Casey, Marius Goring as Commandant Anton Razinski and Naunton Wayne as Mr. Hedgerley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Highly Dangerous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Highly Dangerous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Highly Dangerous tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Highly Dangerous (1950)?
- In GB, Highly Dangerous is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Highly Dangerous worth watching?
- Highly Dangerous holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Highly Dangerous?
- Highly Dangerous stars Margaret Lockwood, Dane Clark, Marius Goring, Naunton Wayne and Wilfrid Hyde-White.
- When was Highly Dangerous released?
- Highly Dangerous was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.